Sermons on Snake:

Tempted

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Mar 3, 2001

Having grown up in hte desert, I know how harsh the place is and how tempting the options presented by hte devil really are. On the surface the temptations seem harmless and perhaps even good in the right hands but they all take our attention off God.

I grew up going to the desert, and thought that I knew what the desert lands are all about. I’ve been camping many times in the Anza Berrego wilderness and understand that the desert is a harsh and foreboding place. I know to stay on the trails, look for snakes and take lots of extra water. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Calls Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

When God Called Moses he was reluctant to respond. But God kept calling until he went.

Exodus 3:1-4:17 If you’ve ever read missionary biographies, they’re full of stories of people who have given up a normal life, and in many cases extraordinary careers, to go to other parts of the world to tell people about Jesus. I guess most of us are familiar with the film Chariots of Fire: about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, Master, Have Pity On Us

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2001

how jesus had pity on the 10 lepers

October 28, 2001 Luke 17:11-19 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Born Again

Contributed by Kelsey Coleman on Sep 10, 2004

“Born again.” How often have you seen this phrase in a news story or a magazine feature? It seems like everything and everyone is born again.

Born Again John 3:1-22 Introduction: “Born again.” How often have you seen this phrase in a news story or a magazine feature? It seems like everything and everyone is born again. A restaurant changes its menu, and its labeled “born again.” A man changes jobs, and his career is “born ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Communication Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 6, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for communication with God in spiritual warfare.

Winning Communication Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:41, Mark 14:38, Luke 22:46, Matthew 26:36-45, James 5:16 April 25, 2004 I. For the last few weeks I have been talking about the armor of God. A. We have seen where God’s Word says that we are in a battle. 1. There is spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wisdom And Man's Foolishness Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 10, 2005

Man’s wisdom is in reality foolishness compared to glory of God’s wisdom as revealed in the cross of Christ.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 TITLE: “GOD’S WISDOM AND MAN’S FOOLISHNESS” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were working with a contracting firm hired to dig a large hole. After several hours of hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Hold Of The Year Of The Lord's Favor

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at the fulfillment of the year of the Lord’s favor through the person of Jesus Christ and how we can take hold of it.

Take Hold of the Year of the Lord’s Favor Luke 4:14-21 Chinese food is one of my favorites. Since this is so, I have been to quite a number of Chinese restaurants through the years. But, no matter how many restaurants you go to in any number of cities and states, you begin to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by Eric Bain on Jan 30, 2007

The focus is on the relationship between humanity and God, and how sin affects that relationship.

GENESIS The Fall of Man © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com BI – When we don’t follow God it puts relational distance between us… and that distance kills! Alright… grab a Bible and open up to Genesis, Chapter 2, verse 4. We’ve got a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carry Your Load

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 13, 2006

Any other burden that you are bearing apart from the one that Jesus says is light is not from Him.

As you settle down to read this message, I would like you to put on your warfare armour and get ready to do some fighting today. The world is becoming a dangerous place. In fact, according to the Scriptures, the world is running mad and there is no gentle way of arresting a mad man. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:8, Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Gifted People Series

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Sep 3, 2006

Are you using your gifts?

A Gifted People Sermon #2 of LifeSong Series Link for Video http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=13398 1CO 12:12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Five Points Of Life

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A sermon comparing the 5 points of life (www.fivepointsoflife.org) and their importance medically; to 5 spiritual points of life and their even greater importance

Introduction 1. Email Funny 2. A couple weeks ago, my family had a wonderful time at the YMCA... Lora and Jason played soccer... and then afterwards, there was a special event planned on the Y grounds... Lunch was provided free of charge by Sonny’s BBQ... There was a Christian band playing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Nazarene

"Reasons For Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2007

Why did Christ come to earth by being born as a man?

A Sunday school teacher asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene at Bethlehem. In the corner of one student’s sketch was a very plump, jolly-looking fellow. “Tell me about this person,” requested the teacher, pointing to the portly character. “Oh,” replied the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Heeelp!

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn about the power of God’s grace coming to your aid in this sermon that will be sure to heeelp you when you need it!

Heeelp! The Power of Grace 12/10/03 I. Introduction A little boy was spending his Saturday morning playing in his sandbox. He had with him his box of cars and trucks, his plastic pail, and a shiny, red plastic shovel. In the process of creating roads and tunnels in the soft sand, he discovered a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secrets To Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jul 23, 2007

A sermon on prayer originally preached August 8 & 9, 1998 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa. Some material from Rev. Clyde Kieschnick.

Pentecost 9C/Proper 12 Luke 11:1-13 “The Secret(s) to Prayer” Assistance from: Rev. Clyde Kieschnick It never fails-you see someone doing something you’d like to be able to do-or something you’d like to be able to do better on your own. So you ask what the secret to their success is. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Principles Of Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004

If we just want good things to happen then don’t pray. But if we want GOD things to happen pray with boldness, passion and expectancy.

INTRODUCTION I’ve said on the front cover of this weeks bulletin that prayer is the highest use of the gift of speech. Words are a powerful tool. For example apparently for every word in Hitler’s book Mein Kampf, 125 people lost their lives in World War 2 (W. Wiersbe "Be Complete" p135). So words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: *other